The extinction of dengue through natural vulnerability of its vectorsArchived

ECDC comment-10 May 2011

Aedes aegypti is a highly specialized mosquito species feeding predominantly on humans and breeding in artificial water holding containers in urban areas, and currently restricted to subtropical and tropical areas. Williams et al. focus on the reasons why Ae. aegypti once occurred in locations where the mosquito does not occur anymore in Australia, the more temperate drier parts of the country.

First two autochthonous dengue virus infections in metropolitan France, September 2010Archived

ECDC comment-13 May 2011

In September 2010, two cases of autochthonous dengue fever were diagnosed in metropolitan France for the first time. The cases occurred in Nice, southeast France, where the vector Aedes albopictus is established.

Mosquito maps: New information about areas with Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti in Europe

News-2 Aug 2016

​​The latest ECDC mosquito maps show new information about the geographical distribution of Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti, invasive mosquitoes which can transmit diseases such as dengue and Zika, in Europe.

As of 3 February 2013, the Portuguese Ministry of Health has reported 2 164 cases of dengue infection from the Autonomous Region of Madeira since 3 October 2012. No deaths or cases of severe dengue have been reported. All reported cases refer to the resident population of the island.

Epidemiological update: Possible local transmission of dengue virus in Greece, 6 September 2012Archived

Epidemiological update-6 Sep 2012

On 3 August 2012, a probable case of dengue infection was reported in a resident in west Greece (Agrinio). The 84 year old patient, who had severe underlying conditions and septicaemia, died on 30 August 2012.